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Christie Lead abruptly ran out. Many attempts were made to find where the lead may have continued along the creek. None of these attempts have been successful. Some believe the lost "Christie Lead" awaits rediscovery along the McDame Creek.
38:. The creek was discovered in 1874 by a prospector, named Harry McDame. McDame Creek was mined for gold in the 19 century. A camp, called Centreville, contained cabins and stores and served as a trading centre for miners working on McDame Creek in the 19 century. In 1877, a 72-ounce (2.04-kg) solid
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42:, valued at $ 1,300, was found in McDame Creek. The solid gold nugget was found by a prospector named Al Freeman, it was the largest found in the province. This nugget was found roughly where 1 N. Fork Creek flows into McDame Creek.
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